Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet MG 34 Mounts Since brass is unsuitable for

Since brass is unsuitable for drinking water we feel this was made as a watering jug for flowers however it may have been originally fashioned to pour water into a Vickers Machine gun water jacket which because of the small opening is not an easy task

Born in 1833

The musket was designed as a single shot

Slight losses to gilded frame decoration commensurate with their 200 years of age

Mechanics are strong and crisp

Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet MG 34 Mounts Since brass is unsuitable forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet original made for WWI that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. The insignia on the front signifies Auxiliary Police with number 209 (we have not been able to trace significance of 209). Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, a WWII issue canvas chin strap